Category Archives: primaries

“Vargas picks opponent in race for Congress”

June 8, 2012, 6:25 pmchicanery, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

Must-read San Diego Union-Tribune article on gaming the top-two primary: “Democratic state Sen. Juan Vargas used some of the $630,000 he spent running for Congress in the primary election on an unusual but ultimately fruitful cause — direct mailers promoting… Continue reading

“California’s New Electoral Reforms: How Did They Work?”

June 8, 2012, 3:05 pmcitizen commissions, political parties, primaries, redistrictingRick Hasen

PPIC considers.

“Few centrists advance in California’s new primary system”

June 7, 2012, 9:26 pmlegislation and legislatures, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

The LA Times reports.

“California’s Nonpartisan Primary Shows Independents to Be in Short Supply”

June 6, 2012, 8:51 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

Interesting NYT analysis.

Two from Winger on Top Two

June 6, 2012, 7:38 ampolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

See How California’s Top-Two Open Primary Shrinks Voter Choice in Congressional Races in November and Independent and Minor Party Candidates Fare Poorly in California Top-Two Open Primary.

“California primary results: GOP catches a ‘top-two’ break”

June 6, 2012, 7:30 amcampaigns, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

WaPo: “House Republicans got a big break under California’s new primary system Tuesday, after Democrats failed to get a candidate into the general election for Rep. Gary Miller’s (R-Calif.) swing district.” See also New Map, New Rules Shake Up … Continue reading

“Californians to test new primary system”

June 5, 2012, 6:52 amcampaigns, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

The LA Times reports. Off to vote in a few minutes.

“Nonpartisan Primaries Face Test in California”

June 3, 2012, 8:53 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

NYT: “This year will be the first test of a new kind of election aimed at breaking the partisan gridlock that has seized Congress and state legislatures all over the country. When the change was presented to California voters… Continue reading

“California’s minor parties facing extinction under new voting system”

June 1, 2012, 8:24 pmballot access, primaries, third partiesRick Hasen

Mercury News: “They’ve been a colorful part of California’s political landscape for decades — Greens, Libertarians, American Independents and members of the Peace and Freedom Party. But after Tuesday’s election, most of them will be all but invisible —… Continue reading

CA Support for Top Two Primary

May 23, 2012, 9:09 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

From the new PPIC poll: Independents More Likely To Support Top-two Primary Californians will experience a big change this primary election with the advent of the top-two system, approved by voters in 2010. All voters now get a single ballot… Continue reading

New CRS Report on Presidential Nominating Process

May 15, 2012, 8:16 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

The presidential nominating process and the national party conventions, 2012: Frequently asked questions (May 14)

Americans Elect Admits Its Selection Process Has Failed; New Procedures Coming

May 14, 2012, 9:08 pmballot access, primaries, third partiesRick Hasen

The following press release arrived via email: A Statement by Americans Elect CEO Kahlil Byrd 12:01 A.M., MAY 15, 2012 – Over the past two years, Americans Elect has focused on achieving three clear goals: · Gaining nationwide ballot access… Continue reading